…grant application, which gives them priority consideration during the external peer review process. Information on applying for this designation can be found in the RFA. Through federal funding and leadership…
Making Crop Insurance for California
A well-known company is making crop insurance valuable to growers by taking their input to the federal government. Making Crop Insurance for California Western Growers says they have had significant…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing…
State and Federal Officials to Disscuss Drought Operations With California State Board of Food and Agriculture
With California farmers and ranchers preparing for a potential fourth consecutive drought year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture will meet with federal and state officials to discuss…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Concerns; Federal Marketing Order
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River citrus growers forum and the pros and cons of a potential federal marketing order…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding AFBF, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
…in controlling the distribution of his or her personal information. We strongly disagree.” BACKGROUND TO THE RULING AFBF was disappointed to learn late yesterday that the federal district court in…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…organic crop and livestock producers. Farmers and ranchers can fill out the survey online via a secure website, www.agcensus.usda.gov, or return their form by mail. Federal law (Title 7, U.S….
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…being welcomed. Under CIG, Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds are used to award competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or nongovernmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals. The 2014 Farm Bill also included…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…state and federal legislators and water resource agencies, as well as educational institutions. The staff will continue to provide assistance to water cluster members through their quarterly meetings that bring…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…some of the buffers is significantly more restrictive for California growers than the federal label that farmers in other states will be able to operate under. These more restrictive provisions…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…ongoing federal initiatives, such as the Waters of the U.S. rule, would give the federal government almost unlimited power to dictate farming practices and impose complex and costly permitting schemes,…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched as part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states, tribes and local governments to develop a coordinated response to…
West Coast Port Slowdown and Ag Export Concerns
Federal mediation between some west coast port employers and workers may help resolve a long-standing labor dispute that is impacting exports. West Coast Port Slowdown and Ag Export Concerns…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 115 high-impact projects across all 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will receive more than $370 million in Federal funding as…